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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Hickory Run State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its facility with designated pet-friendly sites in both tent and RV areas. Nearby Ricketts Glen State Park Campground provides similar accommodations for campers with animals, extending pet allowances to their cabin and yurt rentals. Most state parks in the region maintain standard leash policies requiring dogs to be kept on leads no longer than 6 feet at all times. Frances Slocum State Park Campground maintains well-marked pet camping areas with electric hookups, though sites can become muddy during rainy periods, potentially problematic for tent campers with animals. Moon Lake Recreation Area in Pinchot State Forest offers more primitive camping options for pet owners seeking a basic experience, with recent improvements including new tent pads and a modest $10 nightly fee.
Pet-friendly campgrounds near Mountain Top give dog owners access to extensive hiking, including Ricketts Glen's Falls Trail system, a popular leashed-dog destination for day excursions. Pet owners should note that Moyers Grove Campground allows pets but experiences varied reviews regarding facilities, with some campers noting the creek-side sites as particularly desirable for dogs while others report maintenance concerns. Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center permits pets at their campground during rafting season, though evening entertainment including bands and movies can create noise issues for dogs sensitive to commotion. The dog-friendly campgrounds across the region typically include basic pet waste disposal options, but campers should bring their own waste bags, portable water bowls, and sufficient food supplies as pet-specific amenities are limited.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Mountain Top (118)
1. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back"
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
2. Moyers Grove Campground
"The campsites were clean, adequately spaced and many positioned along side a creek. The bathhouse (hooray) was great. Recently renovated, they were extremely, clean and dry."
"There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes. It was too cool to use the pool while we were visiting but it was clean and well cared-for. "
3. Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
"Makes it fun searching for a good position within the site, kinda like roughing it in the actual wild... so not really a complaint. Sites are not very private or secluded."
"The sites were fine and I liked the location. Next to the creek where you can fish trout (don’t forget to buy a license). About 3 miles stroll along the creek to Jim Thorpe."
4. Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
5. Mauch Chunk Lake Park
"Easy drive from Philly area, courteous staff, very wooded and quiet at night. Has many sites right along the lake edge, some very large."
"Beautiful lake beach and canoe and kayak rentals. There’s much to explore in the town Jim Thorpe and beautiful hiking close by."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
6. Bodnarosa Campground
7. Council Cup Campground
8. 100 Mile View Camping
"My dogs had a great time as well."
"Paved road and hard packed gravel for a short distance to get to the camp site. We made it up there no problem motorcycles."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $40 - $50 / night
9. Whispering Pines Camping Estates
"Family friendly, Pet Friendly. The owners Dave and Teresa go out of their way to make your stay very comfortable"
"Rented one electric site and onenon-electric right next to it for a two tent set up for my family of five adults and two children and one dog. The sites were level, clear, and pristine."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $110 / night
10. Lakewood Park Campground
"Hoping for a dog park in the future."
"They are in the process of adding lots more sites up away from the lake in the woods plus 2 bath houses. The sites along the lake are great, but be aware most of them are seasonal."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $97 / night
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- 26 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 8 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 16 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 23 min from Reading, PA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Mountain Top, PA
934 Reviews of 118 Mountain Top Campgrounds
- RRussell A.
Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Tony F.Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
Troy P.TravelerShikellamy State Park Campground
meh
i mean meh with the most enthusiasm as you can live your entire life & be oki not going here. the trails are small & the overlook is fenced high for falls. it’s about as much scenery as going for a walk deer hunting. it’s beginner friendly if anyone wants to start getting into parks but i feel there’s more focus on pavilions & playgrounds than calling it a state park. for anything boating or canoeing on the river it’s a good place to be but your in town so it take it for what it is
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
Guide to Mountain Top
Mountain Top's elevated position in the Pocono region creates distinctive camping conditions with temperatures typically 5-10 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. The area's unique geological features include boulder fields and numerous waterfalls throughout the surrounding state parks. Camping options range from primitive sites to full hookups with most campgrounds situated between 1,200-1,800 feet elevation.
What to do
Boulder field exploration: Visit Hickory Run State Park's famous boulder field, a National Natural Landmark formed during the last ice age. "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all! Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown," notes Mike M. from Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Waterfall hikes: Explore the Falls Trail system at Ricketts Glen with 22 named waterfalls. "The biggest draw to this state park is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike. The trails are very well marked," explains Lee D. from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Water recreation: Kayak or fish at Mauch Chunk Lake where waterfront campsites allow direct lake access. "Our first time tent camping was here and it set a great tone. We set up the tent, kayaked on the lake, cooked up some dinner, watched a strawberry super moon rise over the lake, went to bed, woke up to make some breakfast and then we were off to go rafting on the Lehigh river 10 minutes away," shares Emma T.
What campers like
Clean, updated facilities: Many campgrounds feature recently renovated bathhouses and amenities. "The bathhouse was cleaned frequently. The campground is mostly seasonal campers and they were very welcoming," notes Becca U. about her stay at Moyers Grove Campground.
Lake access for paddling: Several campgrounds offer direct water access for kayaking or paddleboarding. "You can get sites right on the water that are nice size. If you go during the week, it's quite calm. I like that I can launch my paddle board from my sight and the water is so clean and clear," shares Lisa S. about Mauch Chunk Lake Park.
Recently improved tent sites: Moon Lake Recreation Area in Pinchot State Forest offers enhanced primitive camping. "Absolutely love Moon Lake. Place has some of the best mountain bike trails in northeast pa. Camping is primitive but has spots big enough for RVs. Newly built tent pads as of last year. Fantastic place!" explains Daniel F.
What you should know
Bear activity: Black bears are active throughout the Mountain Top region. "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent. Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car," advises Erik M. from Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
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